Litigation - Commercial Attorney in Columbia, SC

Government

Columbia, SC

Litigation - Commercial Attorney in Columbia, SC

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Attorney II
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecuting offenses under Title 56 of the SC Code of Laws on behalf of the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Prosecutes offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws in the summary courts with an emphasis on DUIs. Provides legal advice to Department personnel on Title 56-related topics including substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation. Prepares responses to discovery requests served on Department personnel in criminal matters. Handles assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court. Conducts training and mentoring to Department personnel related to prosecution of Title 56 offenses. Handles pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court. Serves as Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters. Perform other duties as assigned by General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.